AU5466896A - Improvements to track systems for model railroads - Google Patents

Improvements to track systems for model railroads

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AU5466896A
AU5466896A AU54668/96A AU5466896A AU5466896A AU 5466896 A AU5466896 A AU 5466896A AU 54668/96 A AU54668/96 A AU 54668/96A AU 5466896 A AU5466896 A AU 5466896A AU 5466896 A AU5466896 A AU 5466896A
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track
sections
joined
track sections
model
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Lawrence B Grubb
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LIFE-LIKE PRODUCTS LLC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63H—TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS
    • A63H19/00—Model railways
    • A63H19/30—Permanent way; Rails; Rail-joint connections

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  • Toys (AREA)
  • Metal Rolling (AREA)
  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)

Abstract

The present invention is directed to track locking systems for model railroads of the type in which separate sections of track are removably connected to form a desired closed pattern over which a model train will travel. The track sections include electrically conductive rails for supporting and guiding the model train thereon, and for providing electrical energy from a source for driving the train. Individual track bed sections connected to each other are joined at two laterally offset positions to enhance the stability of the sections removably locked together. The locking elements on the respective track sections joined together are oriented at substantially right angles to the direction of the rails to further enhance the stability and integrity of the joined track sections. A secure connection between locked track sections assures a positive engagement between electrical connectors to provide a completed electrical circuit when the track sections are joined in the desired closed pattern. <IMAGE>
AU54668/96A 1996-01-16 1996-06-03 Improvements to track systems for model railroads Ceased AU708009B2 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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US08/586,590 US5690278A (en) 1996-01-16 1996-01-16 Track systems for model railroads
US08/586590 1996-01-16

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AU5466896A true AU5466896A (en) 1997-07-24
AU708009B2 AU708009B2 (en) 1999-07-29

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AU54668/96A Ceased AU708009B2 (en) 1996-01-16 1996-06-03 Improvements to track systems for model railroads

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EP (1) EP0785007B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE212874T1 (en)
AU (1) AU708009B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2176624C (en)
DE (1) DE69619089T2 (en)
DK (1) DK0785007T3 (en)
NZ (1) NZ286587A (en)

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US5690278A (en) 1997-11-25
CA2176624A1 (en) 1997-07-17
AU708009B2 (en) 1999-07-29
DE69619089D1 (en) 2002-03-21
CA2176624C (en) 2000-06-20
EP0785007A1 (en) 1997-07-23
ATE212874T1 (en) 2002-02-15
DK0785007T3 (en) 2002-05-13
NZ286587A (en) 1997-12-19
EP0785007B1 (en) 2002-02-06
DE69619089T2 (en) 2002-10-02

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